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How to get fromChico to Arcataby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Arcata by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 57m
    $39–70

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Redding Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 59m
    $20–29

  3. Drive 208.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Arcatacar car 208.2 mi
    4h 34m
    $38–55

  4. Bus via Chico Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Chico Transit Center to Yuba Street at Railroad Tracksbus bus 99X
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 9m
    $20–29

Chico to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Arcata Transit Center via RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal, SR 299 & Martin Rd., and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 7h 59m.

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